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Drug checking services (DCS) enable people who use drugs (PWUD) to identify the likely active ingredients within their substances, supporting safer use and reducing overdose risk. However, implementing DCS in community settings may encounter barriers such as stigma, legal ambiguity, and organizational constraints. This study examines harm reduction staff perspectives on the implementation and delivery of a community-based DCS program in Michigan.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study explored the perceptions of staff from a harm reduction organization before and after implementing Michigan\u2019s first community-based DCS using Fourier-Transform Infrared spectroscopy. Six focus groups, each composed of 2 to 5 staff members, were conducted before and after implementing DCS. 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